Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake.
(see more)Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake.
Central College Spring Scholar Day

Opera Cast and Crew for Hansel and Gretel
Central College Students Named to Dean's List


Scholar Day Participant


Service-Learning Project


Students Study Abroad

Central Students Participate in Internships

Central Students receive Alpha Zeta Mu Honors

Commencement Recognition Class of 2024


Central College Students Named to Dean's List for Spring 2024

2024 National Society of Leadership and Success inductees


Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry Participant

Central College Students Travel to Midwestern Psychological Association

Iowa County Conservation Board Convention Participant

Selected for EAM Chicago Trip

2023-24 Central College Student Senate


Central College Students Take EAM Trip to Chicago


Fall 2022 Internship

Central College Announces Political Science Honors Society Inductees

Central College Seniors Complete Honors Thesis Presentations

Elizabeth Hurlbut '23 Interns with Quad City Steamwheelers

Good Luck on Finals!


Central College Quarterback Blaine Hawkins Featured on WHO 13
